A single-phase 100-kVA, 2,400/240 V, 60-Hz distribution transformer is used as a step-down transformer. The load, which is connected to the 240 V secondary winding, absorbs 80 kVA at 0.8 power factor lagging and is at 230 V. Assuming an ideal transformer, calculate the following: (a) primary voltage; (b) load impedance; (c) load impedance referred to the primary;

A single-phase 100-kVA, 2,400/240 V, 60-Hz distribution transformer is used as a step-down transformer. The load, which is connected to the 240 V secondary winding, absorbs 80 kVA at 0.8 power factor lagging and is at 230 V. Assuming an ideal transformer, calculate the following: (a) primary voltage; (b) load impedance; (c) load impedance referred to the primary;

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Chapter3: Power Transformers

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Problem 3.4P: A single-phase 100-kVA,2400/240-volt,60-Hz distribution transformer is used as a step-down...

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